You Choose — Lasan

Venue: Lasan, 3-4 Dakota Buildings, B3 1SD; Website 
Choice: Tisria — scallops and cauliflower (£11.90) Chooser: Waiter, Jez

We haven't made a massive gaff, well not right here anyway — the above really is Lasan, which has had the sort of transformation that makes you immediately forget the venue it updated. Think light, fresh, clean comfort, with a distinct bar and new cocktail list, creating an unstuffy, genuinely buzzy experience. And we ate there on a Tuesday night. Absolutely go for the perfectly seared scallops and right amount battered cauliflower pakora, then get a bit fighty over the creamy mango-infused coconut milk, which you pour over the combination to elevate it to excellent. On mains, the slow-roasted lamb shank (£21.80) is highly worthy of your attention but it's the radically tender goat biryani, layered up and served with a pineapple raita (£19.90) that you should be really clear you're getting if you're eating with someone who isn't into sharing. On the subject of which, get off our goat, Dad. Menu